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Sprite Soda Soft Drink, 12 fl oz Cans, 8 Pack
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Sprite Soda Soft Drink, 12 fl oz Cans, 8 Pack

Sprite
96 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
38g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sprite Soda, sold in an 8-pack of 12 fl oz cans (96 fl oz total), is a ubiquitous lemon-lime soft drink that you’ll find stacked in the soda aisle alongside other carbonated colas, diet sodas, mixers and bottled waters — often also featured on endcaps for big-game promotion or summer displays. It fits shopping trips for party hosting, picnics and road trips, backyard barbecues and quick convenience runs when shoppers want a familiar, non-caffeinated citrus option. The brand leans into youth and culture — music, sports and streetwise creatives — positioning Sprite as a cool, expressive, anytime refreshment for teens, young adults and families who value flavor and instant gratification. Packaging is bright, modern and recognizable: individual aluminum cans in a shrink-wrapped multi-pack that’s grab-and-go friendly. Label claims include “100% natural flavors” and “caffeine-free,” creating a mild health halo despite a single-can 140-calorie and 38-gram sugar profile; there is no organic certification and the ingredient list (high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, acidulants, natural flavors) reflects industrial formulation rather than whole foods. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, ready-to-drink soda created in a factory, not a fresh-pressed beverage. Sensory notes: a sharp, effervescent carbonation with bright lemon-lime aromatics, immediate sweetness, and a clean but syrupy finish; the ritual of popping a tab, hearing the fizz and sipping from a chilled can is central to its appeal. Sprite’s place in American grocery culture is as a reliable, broadly appealing sweet refresher — convenient, instantly recognizable and often chosen for social moments and uncomplicated refreshment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Total Sugars38g
Added Sugars38g76%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Ingredients:, Carbonated, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavors,, Sodium, Citrate,, Sodium, Benzoate, (To, Protect, Taste)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, acidulants and ‘natural flavors’ indicate extensive industrial formulation and ready-to-drink processing consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Sprite Soda Soft Drink, 12 fl oz Cans, 8 Pack

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a loaded word! Sprite is a sugary soda, with 38 grams of sugar per can, which is definitely on the high side. If you're looking for a refreshing treat now and then, it can fit into a balanced diet, but if you're sipping it daily, you might want to consider how it stacks up against other drinks.

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